Hagop Kavafian
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About Hagop Kavafian
Hagop is a tech-savvy guy, who's also into traveling, fitness, biking, food, and planes. He's heptalingual and has lived in 5 different countries, but has decided to settle in Paris for the time being.
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Google Duo's new-old feature lets you secretly swing by the toilet during a call
It finally gets its video off button back
Back in November 2019, Google reworked Duo's in-call interface and moved the controls to the bottom, making them more easily accessible on larger screens. Surprisingly, when the change rolled out to all users, the video off toggle vanished from the bottom bar and was nowhere to be found. After being gone for months, Google appears to be gradually bringing it back, letting you turn your camera off during a call.
Enjoy true-wireless comfort with Samsung's Galaxy Buds+ at just $90 ($60 off)
Excellent sound and battery life under $100
If you're tired of having your earphone cable getting tangled up in your pocket, you should consider true wireless buds. There are plenty of options on the market, but Samsung's Galaxy Buds+ are one of the best-sounding ones. They're currently down to just $90, which is $60 less than their traditional retail price.
Shazam now lets you listen to identified songs in YouTube Music
Apple's app wants to play nice with Google's
Shazam is clearly the handiest app when it comes to identifying a song you can't put a name on. Before being acquired by Apple, the service partnered with Spotify to let you listen to songs, until it naturally received integration with Apple Music earlier this year. Apple appears to want to play a fair game, though, as its music identification service is now starting to let you listen to songs with YouTube Music.
Elecjet's PowerPie 20,000mAh power bank with 45W USB-C charging is only $39 with this coupon ($10 off)
It also has a secondary USB-A port to charge two devices simultaneously
Power banks are one of the most convenient ways to fill up our devices while on the go. Sadly, most of them barely exceed an output of 30W, but Elecjet's PowerPie can deliver up to 45W over USB-C, allowing it to quickly charge a phone or even power a laptop. The product traditionally sells for $49, but it's now down to just $39 thanks to this coupon code.
Google is shutting down its Rivet reading practice apps
It will be offered as a "Google Assistant experience" later this winter
Back in 2018, Area 120, Google's experimental product division, introduced Rivet, a free reading-practice app for kids. It has since dropped the beta label and gained smartphone support, making it more accessible to a higher number of parents and children. As Rivet is a Google product, it was safe to assume the app could be axed unexpectedly, which is precisely what the company just announced.
Microsoft's Trove marketplace lets you sell your photos for money and science
You'd be helping devs train their machine learning models
There are various photographer marketplaces on the web, which help professionals find interesting gigs that match their skills. These can be photoshoots for a new restaurant's dishes, a wedding, or even a new phone that's coming out. In most of these cases, the pictures are meant for private or commercial use, but I had never heard of images being captured explicitly for a machine's enjoyment, until now. Microsoft’s Trove project helps connect developers with people, who could supply photos to train machine learning models.
This 27,000mAh mini power station comes with a 110V AC output, USB-C, and USB-A ports for just $80 ($50 off)
It's gonna be your best camping partner
If you like camping or simply need an auxiliary power supply when you're on the go, this mini power station is probably what you need. It packs all the essentials to keep your devices charged up, and even has a 110V AC outlet to connect small appliances. It traditionally sells for $130, but it's now down to just $80 thanks to this deal, which is $50 less than usual.
RAVPower's 26,800mAh power bank with 30W USB-C PD is only $45 ($15 off)
It can quickly charge three devices simultaneously
Carrying several devices can be dreadful, especially when their batteries run flat. Thankfully, RAVPower's got you covered with its 26,800mAh power bank, which can charge up to three devices at the same time at high speeds. The product usually sells for $60, but it's now down to just $45 thanks to an on-page coupon.
Personal Gmail accounts can now try G Suite's File Stream to sync Drive content to their computers
It's a convenient way to access your Drive using your file browser without downloading content locally
If you're familiar with Google Drive, you probably know the most convenient way to sync your local folders to the cloud is to use the Backup and Sync app, which seamlessly replicates the folders on your computer to your Google Drive, and vice versa. However, if you're a G Suite user, you have to rely on another app called Drive File Stream, which does things differently. Instead of downloading your content locally, it lets you access it using your computer's file browser, much like a NAS. Google appears to want to extend these features to regular Drive accounts, and is looking for testers who'd be willing to try Drive File Stream on their computer.
Zoom for Android now supports virtual backgrounds and a bunch of new features
Because you don't want your coworkers to know you joined the meeting from the loo
Zoom has grown to become one of the most popular videoconferencing apps, boosted by a sudden need to virtually keep in touch with close ones, co-workers, and clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the app's most popular features is the ability to add a virtual background, which is a nice way of keeping a modicum of privacy, especially when working from home. Sadly, this particular feature was not available on Android, but a new update just brought the functionality along with a bunch of other useful ones to our handheld devices.
Jabra unveils Elite 85t true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation
Free upgrade also adds ANC to Elite 75t series
Just a couple of months back, Sony was leading the market when it came to true wireless earbuds with the WF-1000XM3. Since then, the competition has become fierce, especially with the release of high-end products like the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2, the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC300TW, or even a range of devices from Panasonic. Jabra, one of the first companies to launch high-end true wireless buds, is now introducing its own ANC offering to the market. The brand is also upgrading its existing Elite 75t and Elite Active 75t models with ANC technology through a free OTA software update.
Google's Wear OS removes maximum limit on Tiles
Because accessing key information at a glance shouldn't be limited
Wear OS is far from being the most praised smartwatch operating system, an issue Google is well aware of. Thankfully, the company worked on improving it and introduced widget-like tiles in May. Sadly, these were capped to just five, a restriction that's now being lifted.
AT&T users can now make calls using Alexa
Your Echo speaker will also ring if you receive a call, even if your phone is off
If you have an Echo speaker at home, you'll be happy to know you can now use your Alexa-enabled device to make and receive calls using your AT&T subscription. Once the feature is turned on, your speaker will be able to replace your phone, even if the latter is out of reach, turned off, or out of battery.To set up the link between your AT&T number and Alexa, go to Settings in the Alexa app, select Communication, and choose AT&T. After your number is linked, the voice assistant will simply say “Incoming call” when someone tries to ring you, which you'll be able to answer saying, “Alexa, answer.” To place a call, you'll be able to say, “Alexa, call Rita” or “Alexa, dial 123-456-7890.”If you’re away from home or don't want other people to use your line, you can stop incoming calls to your Alexa device thanks to the Away Mode. You also have the option to control when to receive inbound communications by creating Routines. For instance, you can define one to only receive calls during a predefined timeframe or to turn off the feature when you say, "Alexa, I'm leaving home.Source: Amazon
Get a OnePlus 7 Pro for just $430 ($270 off)
It'll work on any carrier except for Verizon
If you're looking for a new phone but don't have the budget for a flagship, you can consider a mid-ranger like the OnePlus Nord or Pixel 4a. However, with this deal, you can snatch an unlocked OnePlus 7 Pro for just $430, which is about $270 off its MSRP. At this price, you get a flagship device, albeit a slightly outdated one.
The TicPods 2 Pro+ true wireless buds are available for $140
They now come with independent pairing and improved voice commands
Mobvoi is known on the market for its affordable smartwatches and buds. After releasing the second generation TicPods 2 Pro in January, the brand just announced an updated model that comes with a few additional features, especially independent pairing that now lets you use whichever bud you want without its counterpart.
Today only: The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is down to $1100 on Amazon
It's $300 less than usual and you'll get a US version with nationwide warranty
If you're on the market for what is possibly the most advanced production phone on the planet, you're in luck. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is currently on sale on Amazon, down to "just" $1100, which is $300 less than what it usually costs. The deal is only available today, so you better hurry if you want to get the handset at this price.
Alexa gets a bunch of new features and skills
It'll now give you updates from school, pay for gas, and play podcasts from Pandora
If you have an Echo device, you'll be happy to know Alexa has gotten a tad smarter, with the addition of new skills and features. Some of these were actually rolled out during August, while others are just fresh out the oven.
Smarten up your home with this Echo Show + Echo Show 5 + Hue bulb bundle for just $180 ($155 off)
One device at a discount, two for free
If you're thinking of getting a smart speaker or display, you're in luck, as this deal lets you snatch two smart displays and a bulb at a significant discount, letting you effectively save about $155.
Google Maps starts widely displaying traffic lights on Android🚦
It'll come in handy for those who spend more time looking at their screen than at the road
Earlier this summer, Google Maps started displaying traffic lights for some users. Although that appeared to be an experimental feature, as none of us at AndroidPolice could get them to show up, they're finally rolling out widely.
OnePlus Watch is reportedly in the making
It's been spotted on Singapore's Telecoms Licensing System
OnePlus has grown popular by making affordable phones and has more recently started designing accessories, such as its $80 buds. The company is reportedly continuing to work on releasing more than just handsets, as a new listing has appeared referring to a product called the OnePlus Watch.